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How did Mike Mora die? Tributes pour in as Kelis' husband passes away aged 37

In September 2021, Mike Mora was diagnosed with stomach cancer Stage 4 and was told he would live only for 18 months

American singer, Kelis' husband, Mike Mora, passed away at the age of 37, after battling Stage 4 stomach cancer. The sad news was confirmed by Kelis' management team in a statement to Entertainment Tonight on Monday, March 14. "Sadly, it’s true that Mike Mora has passed away. We would ask all to respect Kelis and her family's privacy as of right now. Thank you." Keli and Mora share a one-year-old daughter, who they welcomed in September 2020, and a 6-year-old son, Shepherd. 

In September 2021, after seeing three specialists and undergoing an endoscopic biopsy, photographer Mike Mora was diagnosed with gastric adenocarcinoma, stomach cancer Stage 4. The 'Milkshake' singer's husband opened up about his battle with cancer back in October 2021 and in a series of posts shared on Instagram, he chronicled life since his Stage 4 diagnosis, sharing that a doctor had given him 18 months to live. 

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Several friends of Kelis and Mora and Kelis' numerous fans have been paying their condolences to the departed soul and are praying for Kelis during these hard times. Kelis and Mora's friend, Evan Ross took to Instagram on Monday to share a black-and-white portrait of Mora, and wrote: "We lost a brother Yesterday. We will truly miss you Mike. Thinking of some of the great times we all spent together.""You and @naztokio recording me at @dallasaustins studio in atlanta. First time I had ever really recording a record in the studio. You made it feel easy and safe. Everything I saw you do. Was built in passion. I loved connecting again with you," he continued.

Ross concluded his tribute to the photographer by sending prayers to Kelis and her family. "Hearing about your children and the life you and your wife have built," Ross went on to add. "Im sending all the prayers and love to your family brother. @kelis ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️RIP @mikemorafotos."

Fellow photographer, Brian Bowen Smith, also posted about Mora's passing, calling him "an amazing photographer" and "the sweetest guy" he had ever met. "Saddened to hear the news about our dear friend Mike passing away last night. Working with you was such a pleasure. I loved all of your questions and your passion for your family and photography. Reminds me of me. Sending love to his wife and family. Mike had been sick for a minute but he loved being on set," Smith shared.

"Today we will be thinking of you at every frame. Great example of why you need to live every day to the fullest. And be great full for every day your here. Love you MM. way to soon. He was an amazing photographer and would have gone far. Sweetest guy I ever met. check out his page @mikemorafotos."

The news is really saddening for so many people as Mora was quite optimistic with his diagnosis and treatment and even shared in-depth knowledge about his symptoms and diagnosis so as to help others suffering from the same.

A sad fan prayed for his soul and even quoted him in her tweet, "Mike Mora, husband of Kelis, died so young, at just 37. So extremely sad. RIP to him. Don’t take your time here, your time with friends, family, for granted. — Mike Mora". Another tweeted, "Lifting up Kelis and her family in prayer. Mike Mora fought the good fight. Now it's time for him to rest. I made donations to American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society today. Please join me."

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